Principal Backend Engineer (node.js)

Almedia

This isn't your regular job. Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We're aiming to become Germany's second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe's #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000).

We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 50 million users for engaging with our advertisers' products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world. At Almedia, you'll:

• Own way more, way earlier — you'll be trusted with responsibility fast.
• Push harder, get further — this isn't a 9–5. We highly reward intensity.
• Join a rare environment — you will work with ambitious high-speed, high-ownership people.
• Fully present — we're 5 days a week in the office to build the energising momentum we need

We're looking for an experienced Principal Backend Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join us in building an exciting new product in AdTech. If you're passionate about TypeScript, NestJS, and solving tough challenges, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

• Develop clean, efficient, and scalable code using NestJS and TypeScript.
• Create a data-driven product by integrating external services for A/B testing and feature flagging.
• Deliver high-quality testable code at a high pace, making sure everything runs smoothly.
• Collaborate closely with our Tech Lead and Senior PM to bring our product vision to life.

What You Need:

• 5+ years of experience in TypeScript, NestJS/Express, and PostgreSQL (or similar RDBMS).
• Experience in writing non-serverless applications.
• Bonus: Experience with Prisma, RabbitMQ, full-stack (ReactJS) experience, experience working on Linux-based systems and with Ansible.

You Are:

• A self-starter with a strong ownership mindset.
• Creative, solution-driven, and able to navigate challenges with ease.
• An excellent communicator. Very good English skills, both written and spoken, are mandatory.

Why Almedia?

• Own Our Growth: We offer all Berlin-based employees equity in Almedia to truly be a part of our success.
• Scale With Almedia: Grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one.
• Central Berlin Office: Work from a fully-stocked modern office built for collaboration, accessible from all around Berlin.
• Other Benefits: Transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more.

We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.